Vacuum metallization
3D sputtering and vacuum metallization gives resin the shine of metal at resin economics.
02 · Metallization
A metal surface on any geometry
3D sputtering metallization deposits a thin metal layer onto molded plastic parts inside a vacuum chamber. The result reads as solid metal but weighs and costs like resins, and it holds shapes aluminum forming can't reach. Available across a wide color and finish range, including pearlescent, gradient, and varying opacity.
Compare anodized vs. metallized All packaging technologies
Capability reference
What we can hold
| Process | Substrate | Volume fit | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anodizing | Aluminum | High | Durable color, full recyclability |
| Double anodizing | Aluminum | High | Two-tone, deep saturation |
| Vacuum metallization | Resin and Aluminum | Medium–high | Complex geometry, light weight |
| Metal stamping & deep draw | Aluminum | High | Shells, caps, collars |
| Rapid 3D prototyping | Mixed | One-off | Design validation in days |
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